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Duuno what its like..??

http://www.aldi.com.au/product_03/index.html

The gloves look alright, so does the chick modelling the kidney belt..mmmmm

I dunno either, but it seems like they have no shame in tearing the ass out of Australian businesses.

I've been shopping there for a while, taking heart in 80% of their goods being Australian made/produced, but have to wonder where its going to end.

I like the idea of the tank bag, might have to go and have a closer look.

i saw this 2 days ago and got excited, hence im getting in early to have a look at the kidney belt, the gloves and maybe the tank bag.

WRT_GPX wrote:i saw this 2 days ago and got excited, hence im getting in early to have a look at the kidney belt, the gloves and maybe the tank bag.

ive never needed a kidney belt on a roadie...but then if ur gunna spend $50 on one..spend an extra $50 and buy a back protector....kidney belt built in..

edit- ok just had a look..its only $20..but i still wouldnt buy one....


dunno...the tank bag i might buy (not protective)...but the clothing??

Jumping Castle! ! ! Yay! ! !

Just a tip for potential buyers - get in Early if you want any of this stuff. Aldi have a reputation for running out of these specials really quickly.

I will be heading down there on Thursday for a set of those $80 strides, my old wet-weather duds are well and truly rooted, for $80, with removable thermal lining even if they only last a few seasons that is still good value in my book.

Mizz ZZR wrote: I've been shopping there for a while, taking heart in 80% of their goods being Australian made/produced, but have to wonder where its going to end.

Really interesting article in The Australian a few weeks ago. It described their business model, and their philosophy. Essentially Coles and Woolworths have been operating a duopoly and Aldi is actually bringing prices down where they should have been all along.

Did you know they pay their staff up to $5/hour more than Coles and Woolies?

Anyhow...

I think we'll be getting a tank bag. Interested in the bike2bike radio thing, but dick smith have some similar items, some a bit cheaper, and one a lot dearer but has quite better range.

Definately getting the work bench, too!

How high does that tank bag go
Looks like you wouldnt need a fairing, even in a tropical down pour
You might not actually be able to SEE over it of course...

what's the pro/con of using a tankbag? scratch the tank it will ?

The boots look a bargain at $70 thats a third the price of what you usually pay for cheap bike boots.

Yeah i'm with Narfie on the kidney belt, put the money towards a spine protector, dont think i've ever heard of someone tearing a kidney in a "gravity test".
Pity they dont make Lung Protectors for mugpunta's like Red Dave & I .

I like tank bags, espec for touring on a sports bike as they are central, you can lie on them, they dont get in the road too much and you can still hang off a bike with one on (your arm up its side).
Just that one fully expanded looks about 2 and half foot high and you would be flat out seeing over it (I am under 6ft).
All bloody cheap but. ebay prices.

im going to take a punt on the boots myself, definately worth looking at. same for the wets and kidney belt. got a tankbag & ventura rack so luggage duties are sorted.

Good things come from Aldi................

1. Bourbon
2. Bourbon
3. Bourbon
4. Steamer
5. BBQ Chicken in the microwave
6. Berry cakes
7. Did I say Bourbon

Am going to look at the bike gear on Thursday....maybe some more bourbon

BTW....they pay more $$ to their staff but they don't give staff discount like the bigger shops do.............